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Dr Walid Karaoui

Gastroenterology Dubai

Dr Walid Karaoui

13 years of experience

9,808+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
10
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Walid Karaoui at a glance

Dr Walid Karaoui is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Walid Karaoui is a highly qualified medical professional specialising in gastroenterology. They are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, utilising a patient-centred approach to diagnosis and treatment. Dr Karaoui is committed to staying at the forefront of their field through continuous professional development. Their expertise allows them to offer a comprehensive range of services, addressing a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.
Dr Karaoui's compassionate and understanding nature fosters a strong doctor-patient relationship, ensuring patients feel heard and supported throughout their healthcare journey. They believe in empowering patients through education, enabling them to make informed decisions about their health.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Walid Karaoui

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-732395 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-B13A0F6F · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,228
Annual physical exam 99395 2,666
Vaccination administration 90471 962
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,037

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Walid Karaoui in consultation
IN OFFICE
Walid Karaoui with the team
WITH TEAM
Walid Karaoui at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Walid Karaoui

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Walid Karaoui, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4736/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34430400 · cited by 116
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Walid Karaoui, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6036/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33053388 · cited by 102

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · walid.karaoui@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Walid Karaoui's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Walid Karaoui treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

Dr Walid Karaoui is one of 301 gastroenterology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse gastroenterology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Walid Karaoui specialise in?

    Walid Karaoui specialises in Gastroenterology in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Walid Karaoui treat?

    Walid Karaoui treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Walid Karaoui practise?

    Walid Karaoui practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Walid Karaoui speak?

    Walid Karaoui speaks English, Arabic, French.

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